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Current News 'n Briefs
Edition 260
December 2011
ASCOG Offices Closed: ASCOG will be closed Friday, December 23 and
Monday, December 26 for the Christmas holiday. Offices will open for
business Tuesday, December 27.
CDBG Applications to Include Engineering: The response for the Action
Alert in November’s News N’ Briefs was very effective. Oklahoma
Department of Commerce has announced that they will NOT discontinue the
funding of Engineering Phase 1 Community Development Block Grant
applications for water and wastewater projects. The change of plans was
influenced by the number of written concerns received by ODOC from local
governments. A special "Thank You" to each one who personally got
involved to make sure this did not happen. It simply would have been
devastating to the small communities.
CDBG Applications Projected Due in ___________: The application due
dates have not yet been announced with specific dates, but we have been told
that they will be due about the same time as last year. Applications and
administration of these grants will go paperless this year, and we are
expecting some specific training right after the first of the year. In the
meantime, there is a lot communities can do to enhance their odds. If you
have not declared April as the "Fair Housing Month," go ahead and pass a
Fair Housing resolution as soon as possible and include wording that
recognizes April as the month to be observed. Take a look at water and sewer
rates – To get the most points for one of the scoring categories, your
combined water and sewer rates must be at least $39 total for the first 5,000
gallons. We have not yet received the latest percentages to be used for the
Low-to-Moderate Income requirement. All CDBG projects require at least
51% of the beneficiaries to fall in this category. If you are close based on the
2000 Census, you should plan on conducting a LMI survey. If you need
assistance, please call ASCOG community and economic development staff
soonest.
"My Permit Now" Program to be Discussed: The initial MyPermitNow
program presentation is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February 22, at
the Great Plains Technology Center, 4500 SW Lee Boulevard, Lawton,
Building 100, Auditorium. The class will begin at 9:30 am, and, if we have
enough committed attendees to warrant another class, again at 1:30 pm.
Developers of the program from Houma, Louisiana will showcase the
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benefits and the potential impact this program can make for your community
at little or no cost to the community. Specifically,
they will talk about code inspections, building plans and code enforcement.
From the number of returned postcards we received on our mail-out, there is
substantial interest from our community leaders in this very important aspect
of local government. Please mark your calendars NOW and plan to attend.
For more information, contact ASCOG CED staff.
New Ombudsman Volunteers Certified: We are glad to welcome Ms.
Bonnie Whiting, Ms. Patricia Pierce, Ms. Rosmarie Gilbert and Mr.
Charles Whiting as new ASCOG Ombudsman Volunteers. They were
certified on November 17, 2011. Contact Ruben Sotelo or Vonn Saltzman,
ASCOG ombudsmen supervisors, for more information on becoming an
Ombudsman volunteer.
Public Hearing Scheduled for Area Agency on Aging Area Plan: A Public
Hearing will be held for the State Fiscal Year 2013 Area Plan update on
Thursday, December 8, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in Room 112, Red River
Technology Center, 3300 W. Bois D’Arc, Duncan. The public hearing will
be followed by meetings of the AAA Advisory Council and the Silver-Haired
Legislature. For more information, please contact Terry Wilcoxen or
Heather Sladek at ASCOG.
Rural Fire Department Grants Awarded: Oklahoma Department of
Forestry 80/20 grants have been awarded to the following departments:
Amber, Alden, Chattanooga, Friend and Porter Hill. All money will be
used for the purchase of new equipment including communication (radios)
for the Amber fire department. Bids for the new equipment will begin in
December. For additional information contact Perry Brinegar, ASCOG
public safety director.
ASCOG would like to wish you a Merry Christmas
And
a Happy New Year!

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Association of South Central Oklahoma Governments Sign In |
A Trust Authority
580-252-0595
800-658-1466
580-252-6170 (fax)
Contact Us
General Info
News N Briefs
Home Administration Divisions Downloads & Forms Information
Association of South Central Oklahoma Governments > Information > News N Briefs
Current News 'n Briefs
Edition 260
December 2011
ASCOG Offices Closed: ASCOG will be closed Friday, December 23 and
Monday, December 26 for the Christmas holiday. Offices will open for
business Tuesday, December 27.
CDBG Applications to Include Engineering: The response for the Action
Alert in November’s News N’ Briefs was very effective. Oklahoma
Department of Commerce has announced that they will NOT discontinue the
funding of Engineering Phase 1 Community Development Block Grant
applications for water and wastewater projects. The change of plans was
influenced by the number of written concerns received by ODOC from local
governments. A special "Thank You" to each one who personally got
involved to make sure this did not happen. It simply would have been
devastating to the small communities.
CDBG Applications Projected Due in ___________: The application due
dates have not yet been announced with specific dates, but we have been told
that they will be due about the same time as last year. Applications and
administration of these grants will go paperless this year, and we are
expecting some specific training right after the first of the year. In the
meantime, there is a lot communities can do to enhance their odds. If you
have not declared April as the "Fair Housing Month," go ahead and pass a
Fair Housing resolution as soon as possible and include wording that
recognizes April as the month to be observed. Take a look at water and sewer
rates – To get the most points for one of the scoring categories, your
combined water and sewer rates must be at least $39 total for the first 5,000
gallons. We have not yet received the latest percentages to be used for the
Low-to-Moderate Income requirement. All CDBG projects require at least
51% of the beneficiaries to fall in this category. If you are close based on the
2000 Census, you should plan on conducting a LMI survey. If you need
assistance, please call ASCOG community and economic development staff
soonest.
"My Permit Now" Program to be Discussed: The initial MyPermitNow
program presentation is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February 22, at
the Great Plains Technology Center, 4500 SW Lee Boulevard, Lawton,
Building 100, Auditorium. The class will begin at 9:30 am, and, if we have
enough committed attendees to warrant another class, again at 1:30 pm.
Developers of the program from Houma, Louisiana will showcase the
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benefits and the potential impact this program can make for your community
at little or no cost to the community. Specifically,
they will talk about code inspections, building plans and code enforcement.
From the number of returned postcards we received on our mail-out, there is
substantial interest from our community leaders in this very important aspect
of local government. Please mark your calendars NOW and plan to attend.
For more information, contact ASCOG CED staff.
New Ombudsman Volunteers Certified: We are glad to welcome Ms.
Bonnie Whiting, Ms. Patricia Pierce, Ms. Rosmarie Gilbert and Mr.
Charles Whiting as new ASCOG Ombudsman Volunteers. They were
certified on November 17, 2011. Contact Ruben Sotelo or Vonn Saltzman,
ASCOG ombudsmen supervisors, for more information on becoming an
Ombudsman volunteer.
Public Hearing Scheduled for Area Agency on Aging Area Plan: A Public
Hearing will be held for the State Fiscal Year 2013 Area Plan update on
Thursday, December 8, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in Room 112, Red River
Technology Center, 3300 W. Bois D’Arc, Duncan. The public hearing will
be followed by meetings of the AAA Advisory Council and the Silver-Haired
Legislature. For more information, please contact Terry Wilcoxen or
Heather Sladek at ASCOG.
Rural Fire Department Grants Awarded: Oklahoma Department of
Forestry 80/20 grants have been awarded to the following departments:
Amber, Alden, Chattanooga, Friend and Porter Hill. All money will be
used for the purchase of new equipment including communication (radios)
for the Amber fire department. Bids for the new equipment will begin in
December. For additional information contact Perry Brinegar, ASCOG
public safety director.
ASCOG would like to wish you a Merry Christmas
And
a Happy New Year!